Job Introduction
Our Story:
Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.
Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.
We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.
Our Team:
Based within the Public Health directorate, this role will design, develop and deliver training focused on health improvement and physical activity.
Hours: 37 per week
This is a fixed term contract role, funded until 31/03/2028.
Your Contributions:
- This will be a multifunctional role which will manage/support numerous projects and campaigns at a local/ regional and occasional national basis to support the awareness of key physical activity priorities.
- This role will be expected to support Health Improvement Specialists and Managers with pilot projects and studies to develop and improve services.
- Work closely in partnership with primary care, social care, other health services and voluntary to effectively develop and deliver physical activity interventions.
- Develop and maintain information and support structures by collating and using evidence, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the service.
- Develop and deliver physical activity training and education to identified target groups, ensuring that a consistent approach is taken.
- Ensure that necessary risk assessment and management plans are in place and authorised by their line manager.
Our Offer:
Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
- Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
- 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
- Investment in your personal development
- Essential car user allowance
- Free Car Parking at HBC sites
- Flexible working arrangements
- Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
Next Steps:
At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Katie Tierney katie.tierney@halton.gov.uk
Interviews will take place on w/c 16th March 2026.
At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk
Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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